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![]() ericalm wrote: Michael Moore wrote: Riding Pre-Ride Checklist | Commuting | Touring | Luggage | Rain Riding | Insurance | Lanesplitting | Safety Courses | |
Wiki Moderator
![]() ![]() LX 190, Aurora Blue + Stella FOUR STROKE FURY! + '87 Helix
Joined: 11 Apr 2006
Posts: 6916 Location: Los Angeles |
![]() Scooterrific wrote: ericalm wrote: Michael Moore wrote: Riding Pre-Ride Checklist | Commuting | Touring | Luggage | Rain Riding | Insurance | Lanesplitting | Safety Courses |
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Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 2008 Teal LX125 ... 2007 Red LX150 ... 2010 Yellow LX125ie
Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Posts: 3311 Location: Tortola, BVI (Caribbean) |
![]() I'm not sure if I am supposed to be posting here or not since I saw that someone was "invited". But ...
Generic Replacement Parts:
Other Vespa hardware? Replacement tires. Different tires for different road conditions? Accessories Different types of scooter covers for different applications such as winter storage, windy areas, wet rainy areas, etc. Forum related: Question: Why do I have to keep logging in every time I visit, even though I have allowed cookies from Modern Vespa? Answer: Our software refreshes constantly and your cookies (just like the store bought kind) have an expiration date. Unless you leave cookies on all the time, they will expire. Sorry, it’s just the way it is. Not sure if I should keep going? |
Petty Tyrant
![]() ![]() GTS250 GTS300 MP3 500
Joined: 11 Oct 2005
Posts: 29677 Location: Bay Area, California |
![]() TrafficJammer wrote: I'm not sure if I am supposed to be posting here or not since I saw that someone was "invited". But ... TrafficJammer wrote: Not sure if I should keep going? |
Hooked
![]() ![]() '04 Genuine Stella, '03 Vespa ET, '62 Motovespa 150S (with a P125X engine), a '71 Rally 180, '57 Lambretta LD125 Mk. III
Joined: 22 Jan 2008
Posts: 468 Location: Lehi, UT Utah |
![]() I would like to see an article on how to properly reisntall the glove box on an ET, so that the thing still works. I have been told how to do it, but I am a visual kind of guy. I can't picture what in the heck is being described.
Zac P.S. I used my glove box for about two months after I got the scooter, it hasn't been used in 2 years. |
![]() I would favor an article on the dastardly graphite collars on the GT/GTS exhausts
How to tell when they've left the scene, how to get more, and how to replace them (Or that you can replace them with those brass thingamajigs, instead) |
Addicted
![]() ![]() Daring Plum GT 200, Dragon Red LX 150, Kawi Green KLR 650, Hi-Viz Yeller V-Strom 650, Bonneville Black
Joined: 16 Jun 2008
Posts: 634 Location: Honolulu |
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![]() ![]() Temporarily Scooterless... :(
Joined: 07 Sep 2006
Posts: 2117 Location: Albuquerque, NM |
![]() I'm not much of a computer-head so am not sure how to do it, but in the area of 'Modifications' essentialy have a 'sticky' note with every known modification out there (or at least the common ones). It took me well over a year and a half to discover some of the cooler ones that folks do to their scooters...
I did start a generic version of such a list here: http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic15190 and then in theory - each modification could be linked to an article (a wiki?) describing in detail how to do such a thing. Sorry, I can't supply much more effort than that right now, but I am looking forward to how this whole 'wiki' thing turns out! Good work everyone, Desi B. |
Destroyer of Worlds
![]() ![]() LML Star 125, Vespa GT200
Joined: 12 Aug 2007
Posts: 2011 Location: London, United Kingdom |
![]() primordialdancer wrote: I'm not much of a computer-head so am not sure how to do it, but in the area of 'Modifications' essentialy have a 'sticky' note with every known modification out there (or at least the common ones). It took me well over a year and a half to discover some of the cooler ones that folks do to their scooters... I did start a generic version of such a list here: http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic15190 and then in theory - each modification could be linked to an article (a wiki?) describing in detail how to do such a thing. Sorry, I can't supply much more effort than that right now, but I am looking forward to how this whole 'wiki' thing turns out! Good work everyone, Desi B. Modifications |
![]() How about a good old fashioned glossary? How do lurkers know what a pet warmer is?
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![]() pdxscoot wrote: How about a good old fashioned glossary? How do lurkers know what a pet warmer is? |
![]() The posting by MNScooter in this thread should be an article:
http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic13288 |
Petty Tyrant
![]() ![]() GTS250 GTS300 MP3 500
Joined: 11 Oct 2005
Posts: 29677 Location: Bay Area, California |
![]() Scooterrific wrote: pdxscoot wrote: How about a good old fashioned glossary? How do lurkers know what a pet warmer is? |
![]() As a new rider, one thing that I would really use would be a list of great routes to ride. Maybe it could be broken up by geographic area: like NE US, California, NW US, UK, etc.
While there might not be routes close enough for everyone, it could point out a few beautiful twisties out there for those of us who can't wait to get out and ride! |
Banned
![]() ![]() GTS250 - GT200 - XJR1300
Joined: 04 May 2009
Posts: 1424 Location: SW London, UK |
![]() Scooterrific wrote: etiquette - parking, moving other people's scooters and bikes culture and history |
![]() Pseudonym wrote: As a new rider, one thing that I would really use would be a list of great routes to ride. Maybe it could be broken up by geographic area: like NE US, California, NW US, UK, etc. While there might not be routes close enough for everyone, it could point out a few beautiful twisties out there for those of us who can't wait to get out and ride! I'm working on just the thing. Actually, I've been working on it off and on for some time now. Now that I'm layed up for the next several months, I'll guess I'll have time to complete it. ![]() Most of it's done, and I've just received some updated information that should allow me to post something very soon. |
![]() OK. I created the article yesterday and I've been adding content as I find it and check it out.
Here: http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/wiki-riding-and-touring-routes Enjoy. |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() GTS(me)/GTV(wife)
Joined: 28 Aug 2006
Posts: 1228 Location: Mill Valley, CA |
Moderator
![]() ![]() 2010 Dragon Red GTS 300 Super, 2018 Grigio Titanio Piaggio Liberty S 150
Joined: 11 Jul 2006
Posts: 16295 Location: Toronto, Canada, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
![]() We need an article outlining replacement battery options for Vespa models.
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Moderator Australis
![]() ![]() 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, 2014 Vespa 150 Primavera (sold) 2003 Vespa GT200 (sold)
Joined: 15 Nov 2005
Posts: 5652 Location: New Zealand where it is already tomorrow.. |
![]() This NZ website for new scooter riders is a 'cracker'!
http://www.scootersurvival.co.nz Even though we ride on the 'other' side of the road I think this could be a valuable resource for newbies to be directed to. Link to Gen Discussion. |
![]() Can anyone update the wiki? For instance, the GTS 250 page has colors up to 2008, but none for 2009 or 2010.
Then there's the GTS 300 (non-Super - the 250 replacement in the US) - a Wiki page of its own or tacked on to one of the other two GTS pages? |
Wiki Moderator
![]() ![]() LX 190, Aurora Blue + Stella FOUR STROKE FURY! + '87 Helix
Joined: 11 Apr 2006
Posts: 6916 Location: Los Angeles |
![]() samwise wrote: Can anyone update the wiki? For instance, the GTS 250 page has colors up to 2008, but none for 2009 or 2010. Then there's the GTS 300 (non-Super - the 250 replacement in the US) - a Wiki page of its own or tacked on to one of the other two GTS pages? PM me if you have questions about formatting and editing, etc.
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Wiki Moderator
![]() ![]() LX 190, Aurora Blue + Stella FOUR STROKE FURY! + '87 Helix
Joined: 11 Apr 2006
Posts: 6916 Location: Los Angeles |
![]() More articles on the fundamentals of how scooters work! Tutorials are great, but many people could use a broader understanding of how their scooters operate.
The CVT article is great. I'm hoping to adapt a 2T vs. 4T I did for ModernBuddy. Some others that would be nice: Carbs and fuel injectors explained Electrical system demystified |
![]() TurtleGT wrote: I would favor an article on the dastardly graphite collars on the GT/GTS exhausts How to tell when they've left the scene, how to get more, and how to replace them (Or that you can replace them with those brass thingamajigs, instead) |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 2009 GTV250 (Gone), 2003 Inder trailer, 2001 BMW R1100RT
Joined: 24 Jun 2009
Posts: 4651 Location: Santa Cruz California |
![]() Mr Archie Laich wrote: TurtleGT wrote: I would favor an article on the dastardly graphite collars on the GT/GTS exhausts How to tell when they've left the scene, how to get more, and how to replace them (Or that you can replace them with those brass thingamajigs, instead) So what's the story behind resurrecting this sticky thread? Best Miguel |
Ossessionato
![]() GT200 & GTS250 & NC750X & Royal Enfield Pegasus
Joined: 23 Aug 2013
Posts: 2142 Location: London |
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Hooked
![]() ![]() 2016 GTS 300 Settantesimo Grigio Pulsar
Joined: 13 Apr 2016
Posts: 495 Location: San Antonio, Texas |
![]() Robinm wrote:
Quote: Wouldn't it be better having a little wiki article here on how to secure your scooter? The page could list the various options available and common mistakes. Then you could leave a little note with a link to the web page and the site would get more visitors. Hell, it might even be useful for regular visitors to the site. I agree. We all need to lock our scoots sometime and the collective wisdom would be useful in one place. |
![]() For 70th Anniversary of Dear Vespa
I am going to be a new desginer.
one day ,my teacher asked us to finish some works . we could choose any subject we prefer. so i take Vespa as my first subject. In 2012,it was my first time knew about Vespa and i fall in love with her, it was GTS, even it was not belong to me. It is 70th birthday for vespa,so that my poster title. hope you guys like it. ![]() |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Lx 50 4T (totaled), GTS 250, S 150 (Missing in KS), Something Chinese, GT 200 (sold)
Joined: 21 Feb 2011
Posts: 9110 Location: KS USA |
![]() jess wrote: I suppose we're going to need a How To Use This Wiki article. ![]() ![]() ![]() *How to work on the air filter and removing the reed valve on the air cooled scoots *How to service the drrum brake pads on the smaller modern vespas. *How to service the calipers and pads on the newer modern bigger Vespas. *How to remove the carburettor and take it apart to clean it. *How to replace the battery on the clocks that don't connect to the 'big' battery. I know it's all been talked about and shared before but not in the form of a wiki. |
![]() How about an advice Wiki that explains in great detail how to be rad and cool?
This will be answered by yours truly... ![]() |
![]() A walk through with LOTS of photos on installing bar end weights and\or bar end mirrors.
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![]() Not sure if missed it but is there a place that lists capacities? Like oil in engine, transmission, coolant?
I know it is in my owners manual but for anyone who buys a second hand scooter it would help. I think adding a "Capacities" topic in the Maintenance section would be handy. |
Hooked
![]() ![]() '19 BMW C400X; '07 Vespa 250 IE;'13 BMW F700GS; 87 Elite 80
Joined: 18 Sep 2011
Posts: 194 Location: Walnut Creek, CA |
![]() I know there is a lot under "mods" but I'd like to see a "tuning section" with mild, medium and wild (full race) tuning modifications.
I'm particularly looking for the Malossi head and/or cylinder modification. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() 63 GS / 78 P200 / ET4x2 / ET2 / GT60x2 /16 Prima Anniversary/ 03 a Ruckus / 2021 Sean Wotherspoon x2 / 2013 946
Joined: 07 Oct 2006
Posts: 6451 Location: Thousand Oaks |
![]() My wiki article wish list is to not have any wiki leaks here on MV
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Addicted
![]() ![]() '14 Piaggio BV 350
Joined: 14 Jul 2014
Posts: 927 Location: Seacoast New Hampshire (USA) |
![]() How about an article on the BV 350 Hose Clamps? What years are affected? How many to buy, what sizes, how to replace them...
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Leaking Lewis wrote: I know there is a lot under "mods" but I'd like to see a "tuning section" with mild, medium and wild (full race) tuning modifications. I'm particularly looking for the Malossi head and/or cylinder modification. Also, I have been going back over LX 150 Malossi 190 kit builds and still a little confused on the optimal secondary and primary gear upgrade choices. Here are all the options for gears I am seeing: Malossi 18/45 Primary Gears (Straight cut) Polini 17/44 Primary Gears Malossi SECONDARY GEARS 16/42 Vespa 15/42 Secondary gear (LX 125) Can someone confirm that the order of best performance gain would be : Polini 17/44 and a 15/42 secondary from an LX 125? Thanks |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Lx 50 4T (totaled), GTS 250, S 150 (Missing in KS), Something Chinese, GT 200 (sold)
Joined: 21 Feb 2011
Posts: 9110 Location: KS USA |
![]() jess wrote: An article on how to install an LV pipe is definitely useful. |
![]() Max6200 wrote: jess wrote: An article on how to install an LV pipe is definitely useful. |
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